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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,192.76, 19,586.03 and 8,227.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,192.76, 19,586.03 and 8,227.89 is: 11,354.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,192.76 : 19,586.03 = 8,227.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,192.76/19,586.03 = 8,227.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,192.76x = 19,586.03 × 8,227.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,192.76x = 161,151,659.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,151,659.24/14,192.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,354.49

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